Would you like to start raising chickens in your backyard? These posts will walk you through the entire process from setting up your brooder, caring for your baby chicks, what to include in your chicken coop, and to how to help your chickens through their yearly molt.
You want to get baby chicks this year. A few fresh eggs sure would be nice. But do you know what to expect when you bring chicks home? This week by week guide to raising chickens will show you what to do and what to expect from your baby chicks. …
If you want to get started raising backyard chickens for eggs, one of the questions I get asked the most is how many chickens should I get? While there is no perfect answer, these are some things to consider so that you can decide how many baby chicks to buy. …
Are you planning on getting baby chicks for the first time this year? Or do you want to add a few more chickens to your existing flock? Learn what the friendliest chicken breeds are so you can choose the best chickens for your backyard flock. These also tend to be …
Frostbite in chickens can often be prevented with proper coop management. Learn how to prevent frostbite in chickens and how to treat frostbite if it occurs. What is Frostbite? First, lets go over what exactly is frostbite and where it most commonly occurs in chickens. Frostbite occurs when the cells …
Do you really need nest box curtains in your chicken coop? Yes, you do. And here are the reasons why they benefit your chickens. There have been lots of questions about nest box curtains. Many new chicken keepers think they are frivolous and unnecessary. Aren’t they just to make the …